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Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE E/S)

HHS-NIH11 Forecasted PAR-26-031

Description

The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program supports biomedical research capacity building in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE-E/S) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support the expansion and sustainability of biomedical research centers in IDeA-eligible institutions. These centers will focus on building research capacity in broad scientific areas of strategic importance for the institutions. The goal of COBRE-E is to expand research capacity by growing the institutional faculty base and supporting research projects and core facilities in the new area. The objective of COBRE-S is to sustain the infrastructure by continuing the growth of the faculty base and consolidating research cores. Applicants are expected to propose a sustainability plan during the COBRE-E Phase for implementation in the COBRE-S Phase.

Eligibility

Eligibility is restricted to institutions that meet the following criteria:Are located in an IDeA-eligible state, commonwealth, or jurisdiction, which are: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming andAward doctoral degrees in the health-related sciences or are independent biomedical research institutes/medical centers with ongoing biomedical research programs funded by the NIH or other federal agencies.
Funding Details
Award Floor
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Award Ceiling
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Total Estimated Funding
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Expected Awards
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Key Dates
Posted
September 17, 2025
Closes
N/A
Archive Date
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Agency Information
Agency Name
HHS-NIH11
Agency Code
HHS-NIH11
Funding Instrument
Other